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Two families living 3,000 miles apart discovered that their adopted daughters, Olivia Coogle and Emaline Ricketts, were actually identical twins after one mother spotted an unmistakable resemblance in a photo shared by an adoption group. Separated after being left at the same orphanage in China, the sisters reunited at just 22 months old and, now 20, have remained close despite growing up on opposite sides of the country, a reunion their family calls a miracle.

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A Yellowstone bison attack left 65-year-old Carl McDaniel with a femur broken in four places after the animal charged and threw him roughly eight feet into the air as he tried to draw it away from his 13-year-old grandson. Though the bison stood over him and could have attacked again, Carl survived, underwent surgery, and was taking his first steps in physical therapy just days later, a close call he and others see as a powerful reminder of God’s mercy and protection.

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An 84-year-old train manager in the U.K. has never quit doing what he loves. Bob Carpenter is one of London’s oldest train managers.

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Seniors in Tennessee had a fun day on the slip-and-slide, one they will never forget. Who says summer fun has an age limit?

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Pensarn Beach in Abergele, Conwy, Wales. Tamika Hezzell, 12, Sofia-Ann McKenna, 14, and their friend, 12-year-old Ruby Wilikins, were swimming when the tide pulled them out too far from the beach.

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A 12-year-old boy is recovering after a shark attack thanks to his brother’s quick thinking.

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What began as a routine call along a Wisconsin interstate became the start of an unexpected friendship neither of them saw coming.

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For Kathryn Woessner, 68, what began as an ordinary drive turned into three terrifying days trapped in mud near her van in rural Minnesota.

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Four babies are a lot to bring into one family, but that’s what happened to this Texas clan.

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That’s the thing about dads, they’re our heroes from the moment we take our first breath, and they will move mountains to make our dreams come true.

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What began with a Pop-Tart, a FaceTime call, and plans for an ordinary summer morning became a life-saving act of kindness neither boy will ever forget.

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For 14-year-old Cody Aliff of Wilson, North Carolina, what started as a duck hunting trip with his 20-year-old brother, Hunter, and their father quickly became a fight for Hunter's life.

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In one terrifying moment, a father went from answering emergencies for strangers to racing toward the one call he prayed he'd never receive—his own daughter's.

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When a first responder in Miami-Dade County, Florida, lost his wife to a rare form of cancer, his community made sure he felt their support.

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Everyone loves The Sound of Music, and many different venues perform it, even all these years later. It is truly a classic.

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When a Massachusetts ice cream truck owner noticed a little boy wanted a sweet treat but could not pay, the ice cream shop offered him a scoop of kindness.

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A mother of three passed away unexpectedly, then her neighborhood did something beautiful.

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A young girl starts fundraising for her friend once she realizes she needs a little bit of help to play.

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A North Texas father donates a kidney to his son after he’s diagnosed with a genetic disease called Alport Syndrome.

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When his 7-year-old son had a stroke in the pool, this father saved his life.

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A very special couple is celebrating their diamond anniversary after 75 impressive years of marriage. They got together in 1951, and the happy couple is still in love after so many years.

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The newest member of the Fort Worth Fire Department isn't a firefighter. He has four paws, a wagging tail, and a heart that has already captured an entire station.

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When a family with six kids went on vacation on the Oregon coast, they only made it one full day before their van, with all their camping gear, 7 bikes, and a stroller, was stolen.

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A couple celebrated the 100th anniversary of America’s most famous roadway by driving Route 66 to California from Oklahoma.

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A young man rings the cancer-free bell and graduates from high school, all on the same day.

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A little bear named Bobby had quite the airport adventure when his owner, 4-year-old Patrick, accidentally left him at the DFW airport before embarking on a family vacation.

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Everyone’s favorite teacher at St. Margaret School in Narberth, Pennsylvania, retires after 50 years, and it’s so bittersweet.

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A high school throws their 90-year-old, well-loved janitor a birthday party, and the students think he deserves more than what they could offer.

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Willie Stone is the “mailman of the century” after spending 40 years on the same routes in Henrico County, Virginia. 

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Bliss and Robert Sawyer of Saratoga Springs, UT, recently set out on what may be their most ambitious journey yet: biking across America from Washington state to New Jersey.

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In March of 2024, Cory Wiederin of Ankeny, Iowa, found out he had cancer. He passed away in January of 2026 from a rare form of kidney cancer.

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When one of her students got diagnosed with a rare disease, a Virginia music teacher took a big step to support the young girl with cancer in a very special way.

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https://www.godtube.com/blog/supporting-young-girl-with-cancer.html 

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In today's uplifting news, a Pennsylvania elementary school finally opened a time capsule that had been buried for fifty years. Claysville Elementary School in Claysville, PA, buried the capsule in 1976, and students and teachers gathered in the school auditorium to see what had been hidden away for half a century. Some students guessed correctly what would be inside, including money and old pencils. A former fourth-grade teacher who had taught at the school when the capsule was buried recalled placing a felt eraser and pieces of chalk inside. When the capsule was opened, it revealed Bicentennial coins, a two-dollar...

A Texas woman survived a terrifying highway accident when a three-foot piece of rebar flew through her windshield and struck her glasses without leaving a scratch. She was driving through Flint, Texas, while delivering Instacart orders when a utility truck passed in the opposite direction and a piece of rebar came loose, flying directly toward her car. She had no time to react or move out of the way. The rebar sliced vertically through the windshield, hit her glasses, and landed in her lap, leaving her with only minor scratches. EMTs who responded to the scene told her she...

A Louisiana high school senior thought she was going to have a good graduation day after years of studying, but it became great when her father, a soldier, surprised her with her diploma.

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In Hanson, Massachusetts, 98-year-old World War II veteran John Bernard Arnold was laid to rest, but he did not leave this world alone.

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Some very special family members in New York are enjoying a mother-daughter bond that most people don’t get to experience at their ages.

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Firefighters save a Little League game and give the kids a memory they will never forget. There’s something about firefighters when you’re a kid.

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CBS Sunday Morning sat down with Martin Short to talk about his life, his losses, and his new documentary, Marty, Life is Short, which is now streaming on Netflix.

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A California couple celebrates their 80th anniversary after meeting as teenagers. At 101 years old, Jennifer McMullen still remembers the beginning of her love story like it was yesterday.

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A paralyzed man walks again at Virginia Union University, for the second time, thanks to a whole lot of determination and a pair of robotic legs.

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A nurse saved a baby no one thought would survive; 50 years later, they still have a strong bond.

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 A woman named Ashley was aboard a Delta flight traveling from Atlanta to Portland when labor suddenly began mid-flight.

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One woman born in 1918 is still going strong in Dover, Delaware. She’s 108 years old, exercises every day, and still drives.

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A miracle baby born twice is about to celebrate his first birthday. Little Cassian Joubert’s life is truly a wonder.

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Tennessee State University had a very special grad this year. The college had the honor of having an 85-year-old receive a doctorate degree.

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Junior high school student Avant Williams fulfilled a promise he made as a toddler by taking his grandmother, Svala Heller, to prom.

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A hard-working man by the name of Anil Kochhar stepped up to the microphone and changed lives with a few simple words and a deep pocket.

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A pilot’s final flight was canceled, then a rival airline gave him the goodbye he deserved.

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The first-ever-recorded triplets in Forsyth County, North Carolina, will celebrate more than 8 and a half decades together on June 6th.

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They were so close to the hospital, but not close enough. David Larvick-Rounds recalls clearly when his wife, Madison, demanded, “Get out right now! The baby’s coming.”

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A first-grader saves his classmate from choking and is now an honorary member of the fire department!

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A lifelong friend of one of the graduates, a firefighter who delivered her as a baby, attended and made her day.

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Siblings Becky Gibson and Ralph Slawter had not seen each other for three decades. Then, one day, they found that they were both in the very same Ohio retirement home.

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A 95-year-old veteran honored by schoolchildren in a sweet birthday celebration will make you misty-eyed. You may want to grab a box of tissues.

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A grandpa just completed the world’s largest jigsaw puzzle, 60,000 pieces in all, and you’ll be surprised to have a little advice about life coming from those pieces.

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A beautiful reunion at a California hospital brings NICU families and care teams back together for a sweet moment.

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The singer and entertainer had been dealing with some health issues. Knowing she is doing better is quite the relief, and we pray she continues to heal.

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A 91-year-old is one proud poppy after getting the world record for the oldest grandfather in the world.

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Teens received an unexpected surprise after someone saw them praying before prom.

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Denny’s Busboy serves for 48 years–then is honored with a heartwarming celebration. It’s rare to stay in a job we like, and it’s even more rare to let that passion for a job last nearly fifty years.

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A coffee shop creates opportunities for workers with disabilities and inspires a community.

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For 17-year-old Kaitlyn Hutchins, prom became something even deeper. It became a night of courage, love, and memories wrapped in pink tulle and hope.

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It was a warm day in 2023 when the South Dakota State Jackrabbits player saw 9-year-old Kamden on the side of the road with no customers.

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When Cindy Alghawi competed in her first triathlon, she thought the only thing waiting for her at the end of the finish line was a sense of accomplishment and hugs from her parents and boyfriend.

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A woman named Marlene Willis has been volunteering for the LAPD for more than 20 years. The 90-year-old, known around the station as “Mrs. Willis,” was recently honored for her decades of service.

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A couple married over 70 years pass away within hours of each other, and it’s quite the story. This is the kind of love story we all quietly long for.

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Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. They don’t need capes, titles, or years behind them. Sometimes they wear little pajamas, carry a blanket, and speak with the brave voice of a child.

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Adriana Luna and her fiancé, Anthony Lerma, weren’t expecting any babies at all when they discovered they were going to have four.

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The Massachusetts teen completed a marathon at a hospital despite battling leukemia, and the whole medical facility had his back.

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Did you know there was such a thing as a living-donor liver transplant?

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We all need more heartwarming prom stories like this! These teens kept their childhood promise they made at age 7 and are heading to prom together.

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High schoolers take a class and give back to the community by fixing cars and donating them to single moms.

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Can you believe this man fought in three wars, and now this veteran is celebrating 100 years of life. And here’s the kicker, he’s aiming for 110!

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Two special women are on a mission to give people in retirement homes the shopping experience they miss.

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A husband and wife act as ‘guardian angels’ during a terrifying house fire rescue. Sometimes courage doesn’t look like flashing lights or loud applause.

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